Game Day Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Mini sliders packed with tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with a crunchy blue cheese slaw for a perfect game day snack. This american-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 22 minutes pairs buffalo hot sauce, mini slider buns, crumbled blue cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 shredded cooked chicken breasts with 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce, tossing until chicken is fully coated and spicy.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup shredded carrot, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, and 1 finely chopped celery stalk. Stir until well combined to create the blue cheese slaw.
  3. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush 8 mini slider buns with 2 tbsp melted butter and place on a baking sheet. Warm in the oven for 5 minutes until lightly toasted.
  4. Step 4: Assemble each slider by spooning a generous portion of the buffalo chicken onto the bottom half of each bun, then topping with a heaping tablespoon of blue cheese slaw. Cap with the top bun and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Game Day Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw take to make?

Total time is about 22 minutes (15 min prep + 7 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Game Day Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep buffalo hot sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Game Day Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Game Day Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Game Day Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw?

American sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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